SIFEM is an integral part of Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy. We provide long-term financing through local financial intermediaries to small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. Our overarching goal is to reduce poverty and foster sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies.
SIFEM is an integral part of Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy. We provide long-term financing through local financial intermediaries to small- and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. Our overarching goal is to reduce poverty and foster sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies.
$914M
Active commitments
$451M
Investment portfolio
5.3%
Portfolio IRR
483,253
Jobs supported
8.1M
Microloans
4.9M
tons of GHG emissions avoided
$1,002M
Active commitments
$454M
Investment portfolio
103
Funds & financial intermediaries financed
522,981
Jobs supported
594
Underlying companies
9.3M
tons of GHG emissions avoided
$1,002M
Active commitments
594
Underlying companies
103
Funds and FIs financed
522,981
Jobs supported
$454M
Investment portfolio
9.3M
tons of GHG emissions avoided
SIFEM’s Impact Report 2024 offers an insightful overview of our strides in impact investing over the past year. Detailing our projects, investments, and their significant contributions towards sustainable development goals, this report showcases our commitment to fostering positive change in emerging markets.
The SIFEM Impact Report 2024 offers an insightful overview of our strides in impact investing over the past year. Detailing our projects, investments, and their significant contributions towards sustainable development goals, this report showcases our commitment to fostering positive change in emerging markets.
